Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA has an immediate opening for a Senior Tax Associate! This position prepares, submits and documents state and local income/franchise and miscellaneous tax filings regarding all aspects of AKM and subsidiaries and ensures compliance with tax regulations. It also coordinates and handles the administration of tax audits, provides tax guidance to company personnel and engages in various special projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Corporate Tax Manager on tax strategies for AKM and other KMC Japan affiliates including KRI, KMM/KRC, KPM, and KHI USA to minimize tax liability and audit exposure while maximizing tax related cash flow.
• Responsible for preparing, finalizing and filing of yearly state and local income/franchise tax returns.
• Responsible for preparing and processing of yearly state tax extensions and quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Responsible for preparing, documenting and maintaining of tax work papers for state income/franchise tax reporting.
• Fixed assets analysis for additions and disposals for tax reporting.
• Assists KMC Japan affiliate accounting groups for their tax payments and compliance.
• Extracts, summarizes and analyzes large amounts of data for presentation of results and findings to the corporate tax manager and others as needed.
• Assists in quarterly and yearly preparation of ASC740 (FAS109), including ASC 740-10 (FIN48).
• Prepares, processes and files quarterly and yearly miscellaneous tax returns and payments.
• Prepares and finalizes yearly fixed assets analysis for tax reporting.
• Coordinates and handles state income/franchise tax audits, including gathering of work papers and other supporting documentation requested by government agencies.
• Corresponds and resolves various tax inquiries, maintains and monitors tax calendar and assessments with government agencies.
• Conducts research for internal and external customer tax inquiries and prepares documentation demonstrating research results for responding to inquiries.
• Assists in other tax reporting requirements and analysis, as necessary.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent from four-year college is required; Minimum of 3 to 7 years related experience preferably in public accounting firms, and/or training in a tax environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional certification (CPA, MST, etc.) desired but not required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to successfully prioritize and organize multiple, competing tasks.
• Extremely detail and deadline oriented.
• Brings energy and enthusiasm to group or team efforts.
• Professional certification (CPA, MST, etc.) desired but not required.
• Proficient in the use and application of computer technology associated with tax compliance activities and general business software.
• General tax research capabilities. Ability to analyze large amounts of data along with Microsoft Excel and experience with income tax software and tax research tool.